The Metropolitan Police Department is actively seeking two suspects in connection with a robbery that occurred on Monday, October 12, 2026, in the Chinatown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The incident took place near 825 7th Street NW, close to the intersection with Massachusetts Avenue and the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro station. According to police reports, a group of approximately 25 to 30 juveniles surrounded three pedestrians walking north along 7th Street. During the confrontation, one suspect demanded the victim's designer footwear, specifically Balenciaga Track Runner sneakers valued at approximately $1,150. The victim, fearing for his safety, handed over the shoes. A second suspect then searched the victim's pockets and stole an iPhone 17 Pro Max, valued at about $1,000. The three victims fled north, but witnesses reported that members of the juvenile group continued to harass them, with some individuals entering the nearby Metro station and boarding a Metrobus. Police confirmed that investigators are looking for two specific suspects in relation to this crime. This robbery is part of a broader pattern of concern among local business owners, who have reported a rise in juvenile disturbances, fights, and robberies in the area over the past several months. Crime data indicates a 40% increase in reported robberies within a 1,000-foot radius of the incident location compared to the previous year. The investigation remains ongoing. Residents and business workers are urged to contact the Metropolitan Police Department with any information that could assist in identifying or locating the suspects. Tips can be provided through official MPD channels or by calling the local precinct handling the Chinatown district. The public is asked to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately.